Produce Manager

Sobeys; Dutton/Dunwich; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian grocery retailer is seeking a Produce Manager in Dutton/Dunwich to lead the produce department. The ideal candidate will have at least 18 months of retail experience, a high school diploma, and strong leadership skills. This role involves coaching staff, managing budgets, and creating engaging shopping experiences. The company values diversity and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, produce experience preferred.
• Full knowledge of total store and department operations.
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees.
• Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes.
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, and merchandise products.

Skills

Retail store experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Job Overview

The Produce Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model
• Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required

Customer Offering

• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profit
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, produce experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Full knowledge of total store and department operations
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Above average communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. Foodland and its franchise partners offer teammates competitive compensation packages that will vary by role, location and store ownership.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.